Control Module: Service and Repair

Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217, removing and installing, 09D, 6 Speed A/T

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required





^ Torque wrench V.A.G 1331





^ Vehicle diagnostic, testing, and information system VAS 5051

Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217, removing
- Before removing the Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217, the control module identification as well as the coding must be queried from the control module.

Note:
^ To prevent damage to the front trim under the right front seat, the retaining tabs on the trim are displayed in the following illustration.





^ The retaining tabs - A - grab behind a cross member under the seat. The trim must be pushed down and back at the same time. Hold the trim in this position and pull upward in the area of the retaining tabs - A - to release them.
^ The retaining tabs - B - grab in the recesses of the cross member in front of the seat. These are released by pushing down and pulling forward.
^ The retaining tabs - C - are clipped into the side trim of the seat and are released by pulling forward.
- Move seat to the most rear and upward position.





- Release retaining tabs "A" - arrows A - by pressing down and pushing rearward at the same time. In this position, lift the trim in the area of the retaining tabs "A" - arrows A -.
- Press trim down and pull forward at the same time. Thereby the retaining tabs "B" arrows B - and "C" - arrows C - are released.
- Move seat to the most front and upward position.
- The procedure for disconnecting batteries must absolutely be obeyed.
- Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap with ignition switched off.





Located in housing - 1 - is the Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217 and J646 A/C Clutch Cut-Off Relay J246.
- Release and pull off connectors from A/C Clutch Cut-Off Relay J246 - 2 - and Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217 - 3 -.





- Remove bolt - arrow - and remove housing with control modules from mounting.





- Pull retaining tabs outward - arrows 1 - and pull control module out from the housing arrows - 2 -.

Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217, installing
Installation is in reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following:
- Verify previous coding, and code new control module.
- Install the seat trim.
- Observe work sequence after connecting the battery.